Obi-Wan Kenobi Series for Disney+ Officially Announced!
Yes, it’s finally official. As we first told you back in February a new Obi-Wan TV series has been in the works for Disney+. Now D23 Expo brings us the official confirmation that many fans were anxiously expecting.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Hello there! Ewan McGregor will reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in an untitled series for #DisneyPlus! #D23Expo
— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) August 24, 2019
Ewan McGregor confirms he is coming back as Obi-Wan on Disney+ and gets a standing ovation at#D23Expo! Shooting next year!https://t.co/xFtDYDMCJa pic.twitter.com/44vl1Gfj7x
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) August 24, 2019
Stay tuned for more…
The series already has a script and filming will begin in 2020!
Obi Wan is back! Scripts are done, filming next year! Four years of dodging the question is over! Added to timeline! #StarWars @DisneyPlus #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/4IkVSeZuwY
— Scott Ladewig @ #D23Expo (@Ladewig) August 24, 2019
No more details are available at this time. As we reported back in February we heard the series will have 6 episodes. StarWars.com is reporting that the series will take place 8 years after Revenge of the Sith.
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